Branksome Hall - Slogan Yearbook (Toronto, Ontario Canada)

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YEAR BOOK, 1961 Page 17 BETA KAPPA REPORT 1960 - 1961 Branksome ' s Social Season started off with a bang, or should we say ' boo , at the Boarders ' Hallowe ' en dance. Swooping bats, pumpkins, a scarecrow and two witches bearing remarkable resemblance to Diana Dalton and Marilyn Michener added to traditional Hallowe ' en atmosphere. Our record-playing witches provided the music for this first dance. The night of December 2nd saw more snow inside Branksome than out. An Old-Fashioned Christmas was the theme, and a gigantic Christ- mas tree loaded with candy canes, and old fashioned scenes painted on the windows, really gave tha t Christmas feeling . Jack Gregg and his orches- tra led in a carol-singing goodnight. Friday, January 20th saw Branksome take up residence in Switzerland as our chalet overlooking the Matterhorn was filled with two hundred dancing couples in formal attire. Fifty million (well, almost fifty million) carefully tweaked streamers lined the ceiling to give a snow-capped mountain effect. Delicious food and coffee, courtesy of Mrs. Waters, was served about eleven and the candlelit dining room echoed with Swiss yodelling. The music upstairs was provided by Ellis McLintock and his orchestra. This dance marked the last of the Beta Kappa ' s efforts, but we are looking forward to the Graduation Dance and the Strawberry Festival. A grateful vote of thanks to Miss MacNeill and the staff and best of luck to next year ' s Beta Kappa. MARILYN McDOWELL INTER-SCHOOL CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP And take the Helmet of Salvation and the Sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God. These are the symbols of the I. S. C. F. Club which, here at Branksome, gathers every Thursday afternoon for its meetings in the McLeod Room. We have concentrated this year on the book of St. Luke and on the lives of Abraham and Daniel, finding a great deal of challenging material for our discussions. The programme has included plays, a Christmas record and special speakers, many of whom showed slides. A Pot Luck Dinner preceded one of the Sports Nights which are open each month to all Toronto students. Other activities included a city-wide corn roast, parties, and candy sales which raised money for Mr. Samuel Escobar, who is supported by Canadian I. S. C. F. ' ers. In January we saw slides and heard about Mr. Escobar ' s work with students in South America. These meetings have helped us to realize the I. S. C. F. motto of To know Christ and to make Him known. EXECUTIVE — President: Rosemary Weldon. Vice-Presidents: Ann Rutherford, Patricia Thomas. Secretary-Treasurer: Lois Slade. Social Convener: Clare Crummey. Pubhcity Secretary: Lois Wayman.

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Page 16 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN THE OPHELEO REPORT Blind children at Ramabai . . . Although this year ' s Opheleo Committee has fully enjoyed pro- ducing skits, painting posters and showing slides, we have tried never to lose sight of our chief aim and objective, to raise money for chari- table purposes. Our first project of the year was Ramabai Week from October 24 to 28. The collection (the proceeds of which went to various charitable organizations in India) had as its theme, ' ' Famous Faces of Our Day . Throughout the week, sUdes of the Ramabai Mukti Mission were shown, and during assembly, appeals were made for contribu- tions. Everyone was most gener- ous, especially the girls of IIA who won the form competition, and we succeeded in raising $626.33. Soon after exams, the committee collected used toys and books in good condition which were sent to Trinity East Anghcan Church. There they were repaired and dis- tributed to needy children in the city for Christmas. After the holidays, the response to our request for used Christmas cards was more than gratifying. We were swamped with cards which, along with coloured ribbons and balloons, we packed and even- tually (after many trips to the Post Office) sent to the Ramabai Mission. The last big campaign of the year, the Lenten Collection, was sparked by several skits produced during Prayers. The most out- standing of these had a slightly ' ' Shakespearean flavour. The girls of the Junior School made an ex- ceptional contribution and com- bined with the donations from the Senior School, the total came to $375.22. The Opheleo Committee feels that this has been a particularly suc- cessful year, due entirely to the generosity and co-operation of the whole school. We should especially like to thank Miss MacNeill, Mrs. Scott, Miss Scotland, Miss Forsyth, and Miss Snowdon for their help. ISABEL MILLER, President , . . Twins with their mother

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Page 18 THE BRANKSOME SLOGAN SENIOR CHOIR REPORT Right from the start, the Senior Choir showed great enthusiasm and spirit, working hard in the Pall for the Carol Service, which was enjoyed by all. A group of seventeen was invited to sing carols at the annual Christ- mas party of the University Women ' s Club, and the members joined in for the well-known carols. As the Slogan goes to press we are preparing to sing at the Alumnae dinner in March, and at our Spring concert, to be held in April. Our sincere appreciation and thanks go to Mrs. Coutts for her excellent leadership and guidance, and to Miss Uren, our accompan ist, for her patience and help. THE CAROL SERVICE St. Andrew ' s Presbyterian Church was once again the setting for our 35th annual Carol Service. Under Mrs. Coutts ' capable leadership, the girls, enthusiastic and confident, brought forth carols which aroused the true spirit of Christmas in all those present. As both ancient and modern carols were sung, a simple but inspiring pageant took place high above the chancel, as Mary, Joseph and the Child appeared, surrounded by white-robed Angels. The lights brightened and ' ' Gloria in Excelcis Deo resounded through- out the church to bring to a close a most memorable Carol Service. CHOIR EXECUTIVES: Diana Walsh (Secretary-Treasurer), Jean Willet (Junior Choit), Mrs. Coutts, Jane Omand (Vice-President), Mary Langley (President). COMMITTEE: C. Flavelle, N. Johnston, R. Dunlop, A. Rutherford, S. Elgie, R. Weldon.